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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,135.68, 25,705.16 and 6,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,135.68, 25,705.16 and 6,745 is: 10,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,135.68 : 25,705.16 = 6,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,135.68/25,705.16 = 6,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,135.68x = 25,705.16 × 6,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,135.68x = 173,381,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,381,304.20/17,135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,118.15

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